Dr. Agnes Zani

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 1211 to 1220 of 1784.

• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: to ensure that the provisions of the board that are very critical have also been put into place. As I go through the Bill clause by clause, most of the recommendations and provisions are in place. It is a Bill that will help us create a lot of order in the way we do things, especially in matters copyright. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I support. view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Let me start by congratulating Sen. Poghisio for this Bill. I think it is coming at the right time as we try to bring order to systems within counties, especially in advertising, knowing that this industry is key and that advertising is one component that is critical in selling goods. It becomes frustrating when a billboard that you have put up very clearly ends up being blocked by for example, another board. view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: For a long time, this is a sector that people have taken for granted and there has not been proper legislation that has been put into place to ensure that a system is working. I am looking at Clause 18 which is a penalty Clause. I would like to suggest to Sen. Poghisio that this penalty does not seem to be harsh enough, taking into consideration what it means for somebody whose industrial effort is interfered with. The Clause says- ―A person who contravenes any provision of this Act for which no penalty is provided---‖ So, there are areas where ... view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: ―on conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine not exceeding two hundred thousand shillings or to both.‖ That, to me, is money that somebody can pay very easily and still contravene such a law. I would propose that as we go through this Bill and as we go to the Third Reading, we look at our amendments, that maybe we want right from the onset to have a very strict penalty so that it acts as a deterrent. Otherwise, if we have a penalty that does not act as a deterrent, then chaos ... view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, this Bill also incorporates County Executive Committee (CEC) member, County Coordinating Committee Members and also the county as a whole. Therefore, it gives provision for a process for the CEC in terms of coordinating this process and also participating in giving a specific license. In fact, I think the most important component of this Bill is the provision for a license and the processes for giving that license. view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: For example, looking at Clause 10, it says- ―A licensee may, at least one month before expiry of the license, apply to the executive county committee member for a renewal of the license.‖ view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: That order and system is critical within – especially - the county structure. Indeed, when we look at Clause 6(3), again we have the provision that the CEC must make a response for an application for a license and the timeline is limited to seven days. When we talk about industry and marketing, it is a competition and unfortunately, there are those who for whatever reason might be a step ahead. Maybe they are shrewd business people or have connections and can find ways to ensure that other members have processes that make it difficult for them to get those ... view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: ―This Act does not apply to – (a) a notice or display setting out – (i) directions to property---‖ That is pretty straightforward. Or, where a provision is giving - (ii) the name of the owner or occupant of a premises---‖ That should not be interfered with. It moves on clearly to say clearly that where there is this order within the advertising forums that are put into place, then that is where the intervention will come from. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from ... view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: As I have said in Clause 2, there are clear provisions for outdoor advertising license, the people responsible, how it should be done and where the written consent should be taken to. I think the innovativeness of having the block plan of the property which is put in advance with the license so that some assessment can be done about the other features that are surrounding that particular premise where that Board should go in terms of advertising and how it should be put. So, this block plan will help to draw to the CEC member, a clear idea of ... view
• 13 Nov 2018 in Senate: Mr. Speaker, Sir, that is even elaborated more in 4(d) where it is mandated that there should be- ―An artistic impression showing the detail, location and measurement of the proposed advertising sign.‖ I think it is quite thorough in terms of the provisions that are being given in enhancing and reducing the limitations and the absurdities that can come in with advertising. In 4(e), it says- ―A diagram of the property laying out the position of the proposed advertisement---‖ This is great and specific, thorough and micro in terms of approach rather than just having a macro approach. view